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causes which brought about friction between the prince and his minister and ultimately the downfall of the latter. Rai Singh every day gres more and more extravagant. The treasury stood in danger of running dry. The finances fell into disorder. The future appeared gloomy. At last Karam Chand, actuated by his love and devotion to the house of Bika, made a last and determined effort to bring the prodigal prince to his senses. But the result proved most disastrous to himself It has been alleged that in A. D. 1595 Rai Singh learnt that Karam Chand had formed a conspiracy with the object of supplanting him either by Dalpat Singh or by Ram Singh. It has been further asserted that Karam Chand thereby wanted to make himself all-powerful in the state We may mention here once for all that we are not prepared to give credence to these allegations which are neither supported by evidence nor seem probable under the circumstances We fail to perceive any motive in Karam Chand for this alleged act of treason against his master. Even those who lay this charge at his door are not agreed among themselves as to the name of the person in whose favour the alleged conspiracy was formed , viz , whether it was Dalpat Singh or Ram Singh. Besides the fact that Akbar, who was on the most friendly terms with Rai Singh and was also connected with him through the marriage of his son, extended a hearty, open and ready welcome to Karam Chand when he led to
